Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Colchester Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colchester Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Colchester, VT, covering approximately 58.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colchester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Colchester Middle School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Colchester Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colchester Middle School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colchester Middle School's ranking?
Colchester Middle School is ranked #58 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Colchester Middle School often compared to?
Colchester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browns River Middle School, Lyman C. Hunt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Colchester Middle School?
509 students attend Colchester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Colchester Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colchester Middle School?
Colchester Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Colchester Middle School offer ?
Colchester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colchester Middle School part of?
Colchester Middle School is part of Colchester School District.
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